Kim FLINTOFF

Hi all,

Its interesting that as this forum draws to a close that I stumble across this article:

Why The iPad Is a Learning Tool
http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/545/why-the-ipad-is-a-learning-tool

Summary

While the debate continues, there’s no doubt that the iPad has taken personal computing to the next level. Considering computing devices began with a vision of revolutionizing education, it’s not surprising that many of the iPad's features appeal to educational users.

Of course combining the two aspects really starts you moving towards authentic learning!

On "clandestine" viewing... Your network administrator should be easily able to prioritise traffic according to subnets... If you're not needing YouTube in your area it is ranked low priority and other tasks take precedence... A bit of nowse is all that's required there.

Stephen Heppell suggests that a switched off device is a switched off student. The scenario you describe sounds tough but not one that couldn't be turned around. the students sound totally normal...

Rich engaging learning activites and strong posiptive relationships with students will normally see most of their efforts invested in learning activiteis... We all check our email, pay our bills and stay in touch with friends and family during the working day, why do we think students wouldn't want the same??

Reasonable expectations breed success...

Yep.. 3AM in my part of the world... And I suspect that's why Jac asked about recordings.... There's only so many predawn seminars you can do before the novelty wears off and exhaustion sets in...